The world’s largest optical telescope is nearing the moment when it will begin exploring the universe in unprecedented detail. With its immense mirror and advanced instruments, the ELT is designed to ...

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Atop the mountain Cerro Armazones in Chile, construction is underway on the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), which will usher ...

PROOF of alien life is one step closer to being found thanks to a massive earthquake-proof telescope that’s near completion ...

The world's largest and most sensitive radio telescope will be shared by South Africa and Australia, project organizers announced today (May 25). Both nations had been vying to host the Square ...

Underneath the University of Arizona's football stadium are the beginnings of the Giant Magellan Telescope, set to be the largest optical telescope in the world. The Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory ...

The world's largest optical telescope is seen taking shape in an amazing image. The European Southern Observatory's Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is being constructed on the Cerro Armazones mountain ...

Bulgaria is set to complete construction of its first observation station for the world’s largest low-frequency radio telescope by the end of 2026, the Institute of Astronomy at the National ...

If you've ever tried to take a photo of the moon and stars, you know that astrophotography is incredibly challenging. Although there are tips and tricks for taking astrophotos on your cell phone, to ...